Solution Application Engineer II

Saint-Gobain; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Safety footwear and glasses provided

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Solutions Application Engineer to serve as the technical interface among customers, sales, operations, and engineering. You will translate customer needs into engineered sealing solutions and support products through design and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate collaborates across departments, travels to customer sites, and applies strong engineering fundamentals with SolidWorks experience to meet diverse requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments and customer-facing roles.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of design-for-manufacturability and sealing components.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Develop designs, proposal drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during customer discussions, design reviews, and qualification activities.
• Work with Sales to develop business opportunities and support customer visits.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and meet customer requirements with Operations and Quality teams.
• Support DFMs, MRB, product improvements, and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate technical projects across multiple functions and locations.
• Travel to customer sites to provide technical support and strengthen relationships.
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer interaction

Engineering communication

SolidWorks

Manufacturing knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science or Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Science

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Solutions Application Engineer serves as the technical interface between customers, sales, operations, and engineering teams. This role is responsible for understanding customer applications, translating customer needs into engineered solutions, and supporting products throughout the design and manufacturing process.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Solutions Application Engineer serves as the technical interface between customers, sales, operations, and engineering teams. This role is responsible for understanding customer applications, translating customer needs into engineered solutions, and supporting products throughout the design and manufacturing process.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with customers, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating across multiple departments in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This position requires strong engineering fundamentals, proficiency in SolidWorks, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance customer expectations with manufacturing capabilities.

The Solutions Application Engineer will work closely with Sales, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams to deliver innovative sealing solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the customer engagement process. Occasional travel to customer locations and company facilities is required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys interacting with customers and building technical relationships.
• Can confidently discuss engineering concepts with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Is proficient in SolidWorks and mechanical design.
• Understands manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Can work effectively across departments including Sales, Operations, Quality, and Engineering.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows them from concept through implementation.
• Is willing to travel to customer sites to support technical discussions, troubleshooting, and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Develop designs, proposal drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during customer discussions, design reviews, and qualification activities.
• Work closely with Sales to develop business opportunities and support customer visits.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet customer requirements.
• Support DFM, MRB, product improvement, and root cause analysis activities.
• Coordinate technical projects across multiple functions and locations.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to provide technical support and strengthen customer relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Material Science or Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Science or equivalent (required)
• 5+ years experience working in specialized Industries/Markets. Working in Manufacturing environment as well as being able to communicate with customers on technical issues (required)
• Understand the customer application and build application expertise
• Proficient in Solidworks and/or AutoCad
• Design and Develop sealing components
• Understand engineering fundamentals and apply them to design process
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings and GD&T
• Use project management tools to lead assigned activities and projects.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is up to 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,650 to $139,150. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Additional based on Role:
• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

a Little More About Us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Omniseals Solution, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].